weather

weath*er

noun

{bc}the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness

weather

verb

{bc}to expose to the open air {bc}subject to the action of the elements

weather

adjective

{bc}of or relating to the side facing the wind {dx}compare {dxt|lee||}{/dx}

weath*er-beat*en

adjective

{bc}toughened, tanned, or bronzed by the weather

weath*er-bound

adjective

{bc}kept in port or at anchor or from travel or sport by bad weather

weather bureau

noun

{bc}a bureau engaged in the collection of weather reports as a basis for weather predictions, storm warnings, and the compiling of statistical records

weather deck

noun

{bc}a deck having no overhead protection from the weather

weather eye

noun

{bc}an eye quick to observe coming changes in the weather

weather map

noun

{bc}a map or chart showing the principal meteorological elements at a given hour and over an extended region

weather ship

noun

{bc}a ship that makes observations for use by meteorologists